Hugh Grant

Hugh Grant is a British actor and producer who has been one of the most recognizable faces in cinema for over three decades. Born Hugh John Mungo Grant on September 9, 1960, in Hammersmith, London, he was raised in a middle-class family and educated at the prestigious Latymer Upper School before studying English Literature at New College, Oxford. While at Oxford, he became involved in the Oxford University Dramatic Society, which sparked his interest in a professional acting career.

Grant’s international breakthrough came with the 1994 romantic comedy “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” directed by Mike Newell and written by Richard Curtis. The film was a massive commercial success, earning over $245 million worldwide, and Grant’s charming, self-deprecating performance earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and a BAFTA Award. This launched one of the most successful careers in romantic comedy history, with Grant going on to star in beloved films including “Notting Hill” (1999), “Bridget Jones’s Diary” (2001), “About a Boy” (2002), “Love Actually” (2003), and “Music and Lyrics” (2007).

In recent years, Hugh Grant has reinvented himself as a versatile character actor, earning some of the best reviews of his career. His chilling performance as the villain in the BBC limited series “A Very English Scandal” (2018) earned him a Golden Globe nomination, and his role in the HBO series “The Undoing” (2020) alongside Nicole Kidman showcased his dramatic range. He delivered a critically acclaimed villainous turn in “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) and appeared as an Oompa Loompa in “Wonka” (2023). His performance in “Heretic” (2024) further demonstrated his talent for darker, more complex roles.

With an estimated net worth of $150 million as of 2026, Hugh Grant is one of the wealthiest British actors in the world. His fortune has been built through decades of leading roles in commercially successful films, smart real estate investments in London, and selective high-profile projects. He is also known for his philanthropic work and his campaigns for press reform in the UK through the Hacked Off campaign. He is married to Swedish television producer Anna Eberstein, and the couple have five children together.